Consultancy - Interpreter / Translator

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments, empowers people, and strengthens institutions to realise justice and promote peace and sustainable development. IDLO is the only global intergovernmental organisation exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law and access to justice.

With its headquarters in Rome, Italy, a Branch Office in The Hague, Permanent Observer Missions to the United Nations in New York and Geneva, and 18 Country Offices across the globe, IDLO carries out policy advocacy, research, and the rule of law and justice programmes, operating in every region of the world. 

THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the supervision of the International Development Law Organization (‘IDLO’) Country Manager and in close collaboration with other Experts, the Interpreter/Translator shall provide interpretation and translation services to support competitions facilitated and other programmatic activities implemented by IDLO as part of the international technical assistance.

 This position is full-time.

Summary of functions:

The interpreter will perform the following duties:

• Assist international members of selection commissions and other hybrid bodies in carrying out their functions specified in the respective primary legislation and prescribed in the Rules of procedure
• Translate application forms and supporting documents from Ukrainian into English
• Assist international experts with consecutive/simultaneous interpretation from English to Ukrainian and vice-versa in their communication with Ukrainian colleagues and counterparts
• Provide consecutive/simultaneous interpretation, in-person or online, from English to Ukrainian and vice-versa during working level and official meetings
• Produce an accurate written translation of legal and other project-related texts from English to Ukrainian and vice-versa
• Assist international experts in performing their day-to-day tasks
•  Assist IDLO in carrying out project-related activities by providing written translation and consecutive/simultaneous interpretation from English to Ukrainian and vice-versa.

 Specific responsibilities will include:

• Proofread translated texts and ensure that no typographical errors occur in the final text
• Ensure consistency of translation within documents
• Ensure the highest standards of translation/interpretation, including excellent vocabulary, syntax, expression, and grammar, as well as relevant technical terminology
• Meet the deadlines and be available for comments and corrections.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education and experience

• University degree
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in conference interpretation and translation

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken command of English and Ukrainian mandatory

 Technical and behavioural competencies

• The understanding of advanced technical and legal vocabulary required
• Focus on quality: the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a busy environment
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and handle stress
• Flexible approach, able to work in complex situations.
• Good team player, positive attitude, flexible, and comfortable in working in multi-cultural settings.
• Sound organisational and planning skills.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates. 

IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. 

The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organisational needs as necessary.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in compliance with IDLO’s policy on personal data protection.

In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

The application deadline is 26 August 2022 (23:59 hrs Rome Time).